American Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Of Detroit was a member of the Michigan Senate (1933–1939).

Of Detroit was a member of the Michigan Senate (1933–1939).

Was a Canadian sports coach and innovator. Naismith invented the sport of "Basket Ball" in 1891 and

Was a Canadian sports coach and innovator. Naismith invented the sport of "Basket Ball" in 1891 and is often credited with introducing the first football helmet. A pioneer of basketball, he also wrote the original rulebook of this sport, was founder of the University of Kansas basketball program and lived to see the introduction of his sport as an Olympic demonstration sport in 1904 and as an official event in 1936. Naismith's contributions to the sport have earned him several posthumous enshrinements, such as in the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame, the Canadian Olympic Hall of Fame,

Is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and the Pennsylvania Stat

Is a former Democratic member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and the Pennsylvania State Senate. He represented the 22nd legislative district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1973 through 1975. He was elected to represent the

Is a retired American college and professional basketball player. Standing 6 ft 9 in (2.05 m), he pl

Is a retired American college and professional basketball player. Standing 6 ft 9 in (2.05 m), he played small forward.James Worthy was an All-American high school player at Ashbrook High School, in Gastonia, North Carolina. Worthy averaged 21.5 points and 12.5 rebounds in his senior year, for a team that lost in the state championship game. Worthy went on to attend the University of North Carolina. He quickly became a stand-out basketball player and was a key member and leading scorer (15.6 points per game) of that school's 1982 NCAA championship team. Worthy was also named to the Sporting News All-American First Team.

Was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1936 to

Was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1936 to 1941, as a member of the Manitoba Cooperative Commonwealth Federation. He was elected to the Manitoba legislature in the 1936 provincial election, defeating three opponents in the Winnipeg-area constituency of Assinboia. He served with his party on the opposition benches until 1940, when the CCF entered the province's wartime coalition government. He ran for re-election in the 1941 election, but lost to David Best, a Conservative who opposed the coalition, by 74 votes.

(born on March 8, 1939 in Newark, New Jersey, United States) is a former Major League Baseball playe

(born on March 8, 1939 in Newark, New Jersey, United States) is a former Major League Baseball player,

Is a United States short story writer and essayist, and a recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship in

Is a United States short story writer and essayist, and a recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship in 1973.

Is a retired boxer from Louisville, Kentucky. He fought in what some consider to be the greatest hea

Is a retired boxer from Louisville, Kentucky. He fought in what some consider to be the greatest heavyweight era of all-time, which included Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, George Foreman, Jerry Quarry, Oscar Bonavena, and George Chuvalo.

(January 19, 1895 - June 11, 1968) was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1919 throu

(January 19, 1895 - June 11, 1968) was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1919 through 1923. Boone batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Samantha, Alabama. His younger brother, Ike, also played in the major leagues from 1922-32.

(born October 17, 1886 in Texarkana, Arkansas; died December 10, 1961 in Brady, Texas) was a pitcher

(born October 17, 1886 in Texarkana, Arkansas; died December 10, 1961 in Brady, Texas) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball in the early 20th century.

Is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa. In August 2009, he became Chairma

Is a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa. In August 2009, he became Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). He also served as the interim director of the Institute of Politics at the John F. Kennedy School of

Was an American actor. He was best known for his character Ernest P. Worrell, originally created by

Was an American actor. He was best known for his character Ernest P. Worrell, originally created by Nashville advertising agency Carden and Cherry in the 1980s. The character was used in numerous television commercial campaigns and movies in the following years, giving him fame worldwide.

Was a blacksmith, machinist and U.S. politician and a member of the United States House of Represent

Was a blacksmith, machinist and U.S. politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Minnesota. He was the first House Majority Whip, holding that position from 1899 to 1905. In 1892, he was elected to Congress as a Republican,

Was a Dallas lawyer and Texas Democratic politician who served three terms in the United States Hous

Was a Dallas lawyer and Texas Democratic politician who served three terms in the United States House of Representatives and two four-year terms as state Attorney General, but lost high profile races for Governor in 1990, the U.S. Senate in 1994, and agai

Was an Ontario political figure. He represented Leeds in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 19

Was an Ontario political figure. He represented Leeds in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1954 to 1981 as a Progressive Conservative member.. He was a member of the town council for Brockville. He served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Transport from 1962 to 1963, Minister of Travel and Publicity from 1963 to 1964, Minister of Tourism and Information from 1964 to 1971, Minister of Public Works from 1971 to 1972, Minister of the Environment from 1972 to 1974, Minister of Colleges and Universities from 1974 to 1975, Minister of Government Services in 1977, Minister of Energy from 1978 to 1979 and Minister of Natural Resources from 1978 to 1981. Auld was also Chair of the Management Board of Cabinet and commissioner on the Board of Internal Economy.

(February 16, 1897 - April 26, 1976) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for five diff

(February 16, 1897 - April 26, 1976) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for five different teams between 1918 and 1929.

Was a Canadian Member of Parliament and cabinet minister. Robb was a member of the Liberal Party of

Was a Canadian Member of Parliament and cabinet minister. Robb was a member of the Liberal Party of Canada. From 5 September 1925–28 June 1926 and again from 25 September 1926 until his death, served as Minister of Finance in the administration of William Lyon Mackenzie King.

(born on Friday, May 18, 1956 in Waverly, New York) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who pl

(born on Friday, May 18, 1956 in Waverly, New York) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Texas Rangers in 1982. He was 6 ft 1 in, 195 pounds, and he threw and batted right-handed.

Was an American space scientist at the University of Iowa. The Van Allen radiation belts were named

Was an American space scientist at the University of Iowa. The Van Allen radiation belts were named after him, following the 1958 satellite missions (Explorer I and Explorer 3) in which Van Allen had argued that a Geiger counter should be used to detect charged particles.

Was a former professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1945-1958. He

Was a former professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1945-1958. He would play for the Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Browns, Philadelphia Athletics, Boston Braves, Milwaukee Braves, Baltimore Orioles, and Chicago White Sox.On June 12, 1954, while with the Braves, Wilson no-hit the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 at Milwaukee County Stadium. The no-hitter was the first in the franchise's Milwaukee history; they had moved from Boston after the 1952 season.

Is an American professional wrestler who competes under the ring name James Storm. He is currently c

Is an American professional wrestler who competes under the ring name James Storm. He is currently contracted with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling where he is a former 10-time Tag Team champion having won the NWA World Tag Team Championship seven times and

(born on March 25, 1944 in North Tonawanda, New York) is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher who

(born on March 25, 1944 in North Tonawanda, New York) is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher who played from 1967-1971 with the Atlanta Braves and Montreal Expos. He was 6'5" tall and weighed 225 pounds.

Is a former American football running back for the Chicago Bears, rushing for over 1100 yards in 200

Is a former American football running back for the Chicago Bears, rushing for over 1100 yards in 2000, before being displaced as starter by Anthony Thomas. He caught a Hail Mary pass from Shane Matthews that was tipped by David Terrell to tie a game against the Cleveland Browns in 2001.

Is a populist activist and a former Texas Agriculture Commissioner.Born in Denison, Texas, Hightower

Is a populist activist and a former Texas Agriculture Commissioner.Born in Denison, Texas, Hightower came from a working class background. He worked his way through college as assistant general manager of the Denton Chamber of Commerce and later landed a spot as a management trainee for the State Department.

In Georgetown, South Carolina) is a former American football defensive lineman. He played defensive

In Georgetown, South Carolina) is a former American football defensive lineman. He played defensive tackle at Wichita State University, and then for thirteen seasons in the National Football League (New Orleans Saints 1984-1989, Washington Redskins 1990-1993, Atlanta Falcons 1994-1995, and Denver Broncos 1996).